Chelan Complex fire-growth slowed

CHELAN  Fire officials say they have halted the westward march of the Chelan Complex fires.

In total, active fires in Chelan County have scorched 134,814 acres, officials said this morning. That includes the 86,412-acre Chelan Complex, the 2,293-acre Fire Creek Fire, the 45,929-acre Wolverine Fire and the 180-acre Blankenship Fire.

The complex — which includes the Reach, Black Canyon and McFarland Creek fires — was halted at Forest Road No. 8020 and with dozer lines on Cooper Ridge.